Job ID 924292BR
Location Bristol, Connecticut
Job Summary:
Working at ESPN is unlike anything else. That’s because we’re always finding new ways to interact with fans – however and wherever they connect with sports. When you have the latest technology, game-changing ideas and world-class talent on your team, every day is extraordinary.
ESPN Creative Studio elevates content by leveraging our team’s storytelling excellence, from concept and design to production and edit.
ESPN Creative Studio is seeking a reporter/researcher intern who will focus on visual journalism and story development. Whether researching visual story ideas, reporting on data-driven stories or pitching new concepts, this person will get to observe and contribute to everything the Visual Storytelling team produces.
Responsibilities:
A Day in the Life:
- Work with team leadership to understand the strategy behind our storytelling and story development.
- Ideate/brainstorm with the Visual Storytelling team to produce custom content solutions for visual presentations across our digital platforms.
- Gather research efficiently to stress-test visual story ideas in the early stages.
- Report/write as needed, on anything from informative photo captions to more extensive reporting.
- Research new trends and applications of visual storytelling to enhance ESPN’s content strategy.
Basic Qualifications:
- Fundamental writing and research skills
- Sound knowledge of news and trends across the sports landscape
- Solid communication and organization skills
- Facility with the Internet and knowledge of which data sources are reliable and authoritative
- Enthusiasm for visual storytelling and working within a team setting
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel
- Understanding of basic dataviz chart styles
- Knowledge of basic libel law
- Understanding of media ethics and journalism standards
- Examples of reporting/research work produced (professional or personal)
Required Education
Enrolled as a junior, senior or graduate student in an accredited college/university in the semester prior to the internship or graduated within the past 6 months.
Preferred Education
Majoring in journalism, communications, graphic design, multimedia/visual arts, ideally with specialization in journalism or a closely related field.
Additional Information:
Internship Eligibility:
- Must be enrolled in a college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR graduated within the past 6 months OR currently participating in a Disney Professional Internship
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program
- Must possess unrestricted work authorization
Program Dates: The length of this internship is 10 weeks, and the approximate dates are June 6 – August 12, 2022. Interns will work 40 hours per week and must be fully available throughout the internship.
Work Environment: This internship may be on site in Bristol, CT or remote. If in person, a limited amount of housing assistance will be provided for those who qualify. If remote, the internship will require a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated work space.
About ESPN:
Working at ESPN is unlike anything else. That’s because we’re always finding new ways to interact with fans – however and wherever they connect with sports. Every day we’re doing things that no one has done, all in a dynamic culture where we defy odds and continuously outdo ourselves. When you have the latest technology, game-changing ideas and world-class talent on your team, every day is extraordinary.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with ESPN Productions, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call ESPN.
ESPN Productions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world. Apply Now